Turn construction documents into structured data.
DocLD helps general contractors, subs, and owners process high-volume, multi-format documents where precision matters. Parse specs, drawings, RFIs, submittals, and change orders with one API — layout-aware extraction, OCR for scans, and citation-ready chunks for RAG and compliance.
Specs and project manuals
Project manuals and spec sections mix dense text with tables and references.
Project manuals and specification sections combine narrative text with tables, reference standards, and division structure where critical requirements live. DocLD parses PDFs and documents with layout-aware extraction so you get clean text and structure for semantic chunking and retrieval. Build RAG and agent flows that cite back to the exact spec section for submittal verification and compliance checks.
Parse returns chunks with page and bounding-box context so your pipelines stay traceable and audit-ready.
RFIs and submittals
RFIs, submittal packages, and transmittals in PDF and mixed formats.
RFIs, submittal packages, and transmittals arrive as PDFs, spreadsheets, and sometimes scans with questions, responses, and approval status. DocLD supports PDF, images, and Office documents with structured extraction so you get clean data for RFI logs, submittal tracking, and project management systems. Use the Extract API with schemas to pull RFI numbers, dates, and responses with citations back to the source.
Use the same Parse API for RFIs and submittals as for specs and change orders; switch formats without changing your pipeline.
Change orders and variations
Change orders, variation requests, and supporting docs with costs and scope.
Change orders, variation requests, and supporting documentation combine narrative with cost breakdowns, scope tables, and approval fields. DocLD parses PDFs and images with layout-aware extraction and table structure so you get clean line-item and header data for cost tracking, schedule impact, and closeout. Extract key fields (amounts, dates, scope) with citations back to the source for audit trails.
Run parsing and extraction via API in your own environment, with configurable presets and webhooks for high-volume intake.
Drawings and plan sets
Plan sets, detail sheets, and drawing PDFs with callouts and notes.
Plan sets, detail sheets, and drawing PDFs combine graphics with callouts, revision blocks, and notes where critical information lives. DocLD parses PDFs and images with layout-aware extraction and optional agentic OCR, so you get text and structure from drawing callouts and revision tables for search, coordination, and record retention.
Parse returns chunks with page and bounding-box context; push into project wikis, closeout packages, or your own systems via a single API.
Scans and field documentation
Field reports, daily logs, and handwritten forms in mixed formats.
Field reports, daily logs, safety forms, and handwritten sign-offs often arrive as scans or mix handwriting and print. DocLD uses VLM-based OCR with 50+ languages, auto-detection, and table extraction. Enable agentic mode for better accuracy on complex forms and handwritten field notes.
Push parsed data into project management, safety, and closeout systems via a single ingestion pipeline.
How teams use DocLD in construction
| Use case | Description |
|---|---|
| Submittal review & tracking | Parse submittal packages, data sheets, and transmittals for faster review and approval workflows. |
| RFI extraction and search | Extract RFI numbers, questions, and responses; build searchable knowledge bases with citation-backed answers. |
| Change order and variation docs | Parse change orders, variation requests, and supporting docs; structure costs, scope, and approvals for tracking. |
| Spec compliance and lookup | Turn project manuals and specs into a searchable knowledge base for compliance checks and submittal verification. |
| Safety and compliance documentation | Extract and structure safety plans, permits, and compliance docs with source citations for audits. |
| Project closeout and record retention | Parse as-builts, O&M manuals, and record documents for closeout packages and long-term retention. |
Construction: Questions & Answers
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